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The Rural Health Transformation Program: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for Rural America
The Opportunity The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is one of the most significant federal efforts in decades to strengthen the foundation of rural healthcare. Backed by $50 billion over five years, the program allows each state to design its own blueprint for improving access, workforce, and technology in rural communities. For the 60 million…
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The Role of Community Pharmacists in Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) is a program that penalizes hospitals with above-average 30-day readmission rates for patients who fit specific criteria. Medicare beneficiaries contribute significantly to high hospital spending on readmission, with studies showing this cost to be around $26 billion per year. Officials estimate that $17 billion of the total costs come from potentially avoidable readmissions.…
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Boost Your HEDIS Score: Proven Strategies for Medicare Health Plans
Amid the fast-paced changes in Medicare healthcare, the top priority for health plans is the provision of exceptional care to an increasingly aging population. This is where HEDIS scores come into play. They’re not just data points; they have a direct impact on member satisfaction, revenue growth, and your organization’s overall reputation. As highlighted in a recent NCQA…
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Blueprint for Change: Tackling Care Deserts for the Aging Population
Mike Desai, Co-Founder & CEO of Truentity Health, Feb 2025 America’s aging population is being failed by our healthcare system. If you’ve ever cared for an aging parent or loved one, you’ve likely experienced these challenges firsthand. Now imagine being one of the millions of aging seniors living in rural “care deserts,” where accessing timely care…
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